Sailor's tale leads to mate's arrest for cruel treatment
George W. Johns, mate on the British ship Constance, was seized in New York at the English consul general's request and brought before United States Commissioner Shields on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment of a seaman. The ship had sailed from Hong Kong on Sept 18 and, near Manila, an assault occurred during which multiple sailors were injured, a crewman fled overboard, and gunfire wounded two men. Walmsley, a complainant, says he was shot in the back after later events and the second mate was sent to sail without bail pending examination.
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George W. Johns
Constance
New York
Inez
William Lane Booker
United States
Shields
Thomas Walmssey
Eailera
Hong Kong
Manilla
Johns
Lee
Burton
Knight
Thomas Gorman
Gorman
John Griffen
Walmsley
John
Keight
Miln
Chicago World’s Fair Bill Sets National Control
Washington reports a consolidated bill for Chicago to host the World’s Fair placing management under a national commission of 100 members. Governors nominate party affiliates, the president adds territory and district appointees, while local incorporators organize a $5,000,000 fund. The plan contemplates a joint control by local and national committees with Chicago ready for 1892.
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Washington
Ehitato
National Commission
Territories
District of Columbia
Chicago
Commission of 100
United Press
Hitt
Springer
Judge Lynch's Quick Work at Bloomfield Lynching
A murder in Bloomfield Nebraska on the 15th inst was followed within half an hour by the lynching of the killer. The judge declared the act swift and decisive in a terse, stark report from the scene. The account notes public anger and rapid mob justice prevailing in a small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Neb
Snow In the South Hits Cairo Ill With Violent Storm
Cairo Illinois endures a severe early snowstorm with snow starting at 6 a.m. and continuing through the afternoon under a north wind. The Ohio River rises toward flood level while Missouri rail lines face disruption as rivers push craft downstream and rail crossings risk being washed out.
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Cairo
Ill
Ohio
Missouri
Bird’s Point
Castro
Iron Mountain
E. M. Norton
St. Louis and Mississippi Valley ‘Transfer Company
Death of Stratton Under Mystery Cloud Near Bloomfield
Coroner reports Stratton found dead by hanging, body removed and verdict given of death by hanging at hands of unknown parties. Stratton, a bachelor from south of Bloomfield, leaves a wife and five children. No cause of murder is assigned.
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Lynchera
Stratton
Suicide tragedy of Hannah and Adele Poore in Kansas
Two sisters Hannah and Adele Poore of Concordia Kansas died by their own hand after a long illness and despondency. The pair left notes advising their brother not to blame others and explaining they could not bear their disease. They walked to a nearby lake and both entered the water, one straight and one hesitating before joining, with bodies found within minutes. Letters to friends said their lives had run out and Adele suffered from consumption. Hannah did not want to live longer than Adele.
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Suicida
Hannah
Adele Poore
Concordia
Kansas
Alew
Adela
Ede
Christaina
Adele
White Cap raid lashes Kentucky farmers on Buttermilk Road
A crowd of about twenty five men rode to the Crane home on Buttermilk Road near Covington Kentucky. The three Crane men were stripped and given thirty lashes with a black snake whip. They were warned to leave within a week and treated for their wounds before being sent home. The attackers left no clue to their identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Buttermilk Road
Covington
John
Progressive Railroads Extend Line From Green Bay to Omaha
Progressive Railroads report the Delaware and Lackawanna takeover of the Winona and Southwestern project, with Green Bay, Winona and St. Paul trains entering Winona via Burlington and Northwestern. Fifteen new freight engines arrive and many cars are being built. A 100 mile Winona and Southwestern contract is signed, bringing Lackawanna within 150 miles of Omaha, with plans to reach the city within a year. The Chicago Burlington and Northern Railway backs the move, while bonuses ranging from four to fifteen thousand dollars incentivize construction.
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Delaware & Lackawanna Railway Company
Winona && South Western Railway
Green Bay
Winona
Lackawanna
Omaha
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Railway Company
Southwest
Northwest
Sid
Turbulent river disaster and church revolt fallout
A vessel and 24 barges broke loose after a collision, scattering debris and prompting rescue by transfer steamers three miles downstream. Separately, a church faction faces charges and possible suspension amid expected appeals at the next general conference. A murdered German horse buyer near Penn, Illinois, is identified as Bernhard Senalans. police pursue two suspects after a den murder and river dumping.
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Tuga
City
Brock
Missouri
Iroquois Driven Off Course To Port Townsend
The Iroquois arrived at Port Townsend Washington on December 11 after machinery failure forced slow steam travel from Samoa. Commander Bishop reports a December 23 incident forced the ship to continue by steam with coal and rations dwindling, reaching latitude 48 north about 2,500 miles off course. After refueling at Port Townsend the vessel will head to San Francisco.
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Navy Department
Port ‘Townsend
Wash
Bishop
Samoa
Honolulu
Port Townsend
San Francisco
Money and a Woman Involves Blue Earth City Treasurer
Meury nunzel, treasurer of Ble Earth City Minnesota, was arrested in Kansas City and returned home on an indictment alleging he appropriated 2000 dollars of city funds and stole 4000 from his mother. He admits taking 1000 and claims 2500 in property and enough money remained to cover losses. He confessed to a social crime but denied other wrongdoing.
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Meury Nunzel
Ble Earth City
Minn
Kansas City
Blue Earth County
Kenzal
Bue
White Cap scare grips Las Vegas New Mexico residents
The White Cap fraternity in Las Vegas and nearby areas has parade their 1500 strong group, terrorizing locals as they show force but refrain from direct action. Handbills distributed on departure claim they have assumed control and will protect everyone’s rights, pressuring neutrality or support.
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Las Vegas
N. M
White Wings Tale of Love and Ark Dream
A poetic fragment describes a white wings vision aboard an ark with luminous skies and a guiding radiance. The speaker recalls memories of love and a distant gate, reflecting on comfort, peace, and the world beyond the ark as light brightens the heavens. Josephine Polurets in Treyuudent appears as a named figure in the faded text.
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Tomas
Tinway Hire
Pene Ware Alteen Eureting bin
Eolse
Josephine Polurets
Treyuudent
Two Scottish Sisters End In Tragic Quiet Deaths
In a remote cottage, Grizzle and Joan, estranged by years of quarrel, near the Laird’s decrees, reconcile in prayer and Bible reading only to die within a chalk line dividing their beds. Neighbors recall their bitter feud, but a midnight reunion in death unites them as the minister comforts the village.
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de Laird
Yale
Paul
John
Grizelle
Joan
Grizzle
Grizale
Jesus
Sithye Sis
Old Kirky
Ogden
Chicago
Springs in Bavaria Describe Water Sources Found in Rothenberg Highlands
The Mycmeine Zeitung reports on Borl4 a recognized authority noting springs in Bavaria near Rothenberg Hirschhois. At 1300 feet up, he described three parallel water courses under the village, depths 22 to 62.5 feet, with small diameters, and later confirmed springs at greater depths with measurable flow, though his procedure remains undisclosed.
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Bavaria
Mycmeine Zaitung
Ao van Maimed
Ue Bavarieaa
Rothenberg
Hirschhois
Wheaton
Bera
Buried Alive and the Peril of Hasty Burials
An 19th century warning urges caution against rapid interment after death. Reports from southern cities recount cases where bodies were exhumed and showed signs of regaining consciousness, prompting calls for tests or waiting for dissolution before burial.
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Daily Press
Hye
Science and Civilization
Foole
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Judge Lynch
Bowman
Esher
Cleveland
Mlinois
Penn
Til
Loth
Bernhard Senalans
Peovia
Germany
Link Humiell
Bill Lukey
Jungbaug
Cyprigna
Junghans
Rive
Hanmell
Lukey
Hame
Moe
Grizalem
Lairid
Mann
Lem
Mare
Mr. Maelosia
Grlatte
Elsia
Mr. Maclesio
Mr. Maes
Jenine
Grizelé
McPherson
Marlusie
Miclesia
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